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Paul McCracken, 1915-2012
On August 3, Paul W. McCracken died at the age of 96 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, his home since he began working as a professor of economics at the University of Michigan from the end of the 1940s until his retirement in 1986. His impressive career there was accompanied...
The Biological Weapons Convention: Yet Another Nixon Legacy
Yet another often-forgotten Nixon Legacy -- and an important moral one, at that -- is the elimination of the use of biological weapons that began as a result of his directive in November 1969. Unilaterally, the U.S. discontinued its biological weapons program,...
Why the New Federalism isn’t Old News
August 8, 1969 was the beginning of a new cycle in American politics; one that marked the reversal of a trend that had been centralizing power in Washington for over 30 years. In an address to television and radio audiences, President Nixon introduced the nation to a...
Conquering New Frontiers
In the July of 1969, President Nixon, along with the entire nation, watched as a promise made eight years earlier by President Kennedy—to put a man on the Moon—was finally fulfilled. This event captured the attention and imagination of the world as the United States...
8.8.1968 – The Beginning
RN formally accepted the GOP nomination for the Presidency on August 8, 1968 -- his fourth time (of five total) appearing on a national ballot. Held in the Miami Beach Convention Center, RN delivered what became one of his most memorable addresses. With so many...
8.7.1969 – Welcoming Old Friends
RN welcomed West German Chancellor Kurt George Kiesinger to Washington 43 years ago, today. A full welcoming ceremony was held to welcome the Chancellor, as well as a state dinner that evening. Check out RN's remarks here. One of the best (albeit shortest) passages,...
8.6.1971 – Expanding the Environmental Movement
Widely regarded as among America's most far-sighted Presidents in terms of environmental research, RN's special message to Congress -- enclosed with the annual report of his Council on Environmental Quality -- of August 6, 1971 reflects just that: The work of...
1968 Nixon Campaign Paper Dress At eBay
It's rare for political campaigns to be notable for clothing beyond the customary baseball-style cap and T-shirt. It's unheard-of for them to be associated with eccentric fashion trends. But in 1968 there was a notable exception. And it did not originate in the...
8.3.1969 – Peace and the People
On a stopover in England en route to Andrews Air Force Base on August 3, 1969, RN spoke to the assembled crowd, including Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and said: I can assure all who are listening to me now that while the path to peace may seem very difficult, and...
Celebrating Pat Nixon Day
Parades, flags, ceremonies -- a wonderful homecoming no doubt. On August 2, 1960 thousands gathered to celebrate Pat Nixon Day in the state of Nevada -- most prominently, Pat Nixon. RN happened to be in the middle of a presidential campaign when this festival was...